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Is it normal to feel so frustrated?

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Ever since my son was born, putting him to sleep has been a nightly battle. There's constant screaming in my ears and when I do manage to get him to sleep, as soon as I lay him down it starts again. He's 8 mths now and I don't want to spoil him by picking him up everytime he cries. Husband is helpful and supportive, but I feel overwhelmingly frustrated by the crying. It makes me literally want to bang my head as hard as I can against a concrete wall. I'm at my wits end every night. He doesn't have colic. He just wants to cry. There are no tears from him just the sound. Is it normal to feel this frustrated and is there any helpful hints for getting him to stay asleep by himself?

Thank the Good Lord I'm not the only mother that feels this way too! I was there this morning at 1:15 after being woken up 7 times from her falling asleep at 11pm. I finally got up, swaddled her in a blanket and put on something to watch on the laptop. She laid there peacefully awake while I caught up on tv shows. After 2 episode she fell asleep and I could join her back to sleep too. I'm investing in a pair of ear plugs for myself (I have very sensitive hearing)- hanging a quilt/comforter on the shared wall and door to help muffle the noise.
Also, I know the "When they sleep- you sleep" speech, but I'm not always tried when she is thus I suggest you do something for yourself to de-stress like painting your nails, taking a soak in the tub, indulge in chocolate, do a craft (I make sugar scrubs and give myself a pedicure) or even playing a video game.
It worked for me- It's worth a try.

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